Visit the enchanting 1830s garden at Red House Museum, Gomersal, where Charlotte Brontë often stayed with her friend Mary Taylor. See delicious scented old roses climbing arbour and arches; ornamental 'flower basket' beds and borders filled with unusual authentic old flower varieties and stroll in Charlotte's footsteps around ancient tree shaded lawns. Next stop, visit the award-winning Country Park at Oakwell Hall, Birstall.
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After enjoying lunch in the park cafe spend a lazy afternoon in Wilton Park, Batley by exploring the 36 acres of parkland and ancient woodland and taking a walk around the large lake, home to hundreds of water birds throughout the year. Stop off for a dairy delight and have a traditional '99 ice cream.
Alternatively, visit Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury or Beaumont Park, Greenhead Park or Ravensknowle Park in Huddersfield.
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